Ryan throws 3 TDs; Falcons rout defending champs 34-0

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons wanted to make a statement. Boy, did they deliver one Sunday to the defending Super Bowl champions. Coming off an ugly loss and criticized for failing to impress even when they won, the Falcons turned in their most well-rounded performance of the season with the playoffs approaching. Matt Ryan threw three touchdowns passes and the defense handed New York its first regular-season shutout since 1996, routing the Giants 34-0. "We ...

Falcons look to scuttle losing streak vs Giants

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons are coming off their worst performance of the season.

Julio Jones prefers low profile for Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH - Julio Jones isn't interested in discussing his accomplishments. Bravado isn't his style. "I've been like this my whole life," Jones said Friday. "This is the way I am." Jones' transformation into a professional receiver with the Atlanta Falcons started at Alabama, where Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban enforced a businesslike approach to practice and film study. But Jones said he was soft-spoken long before he signed a scholarship at Alabama. Growing up ...

Falcons defense looking for focus against Giants

FLOWERY BRANCH - It didn't take long for Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan to get his players' attention after last week's embarrassing loss at Carolina.

Falcons' Turner didn't expect such a reduced role

FLOWERY BRANCH - Michael Turner used to be Mr. Reliable for the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons looking to bounce back after loss to Carolina

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons finally played a stinker of a game.

New home for Falcons gets 1st green light

ATLANTA - After roughly two years of discussions, a plan for the Atlanta Falcons to build a new downtown stadium took the first of many key steps toward becoming a reality.

Newton, Panthers stun Falcons 30-20

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy promised "payback" and "punishment" for the Atlanta Falcons last week, and he and his Carolina teammates delivered on Sunday.

Falcons looking to wrap up season sweep of Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - It's difficult to say one play changed the course of a season.

Moore, Samuel held out for 3rd straight day

FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore and cornerback Asante Samuel missed practice Friday for the third straight day and are questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina.

Newberry: Falcons are content just winning, baby

ATLANTA - Al Davis would've loved these Atlanta Falcons. All they do is win, baby. Sure, it's rarely with a lot of flare. Who cares? There's no voters to impress or computers to win over in the NFL. "Style points don't get you a ring," linebacker Mike Peterson was saying the other day, holding court beside his locker before practice. "Our goal is way bigger than pleasing the media or winning with style points. We've ...

RB Jacquizz Rodgers could take lead for Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH - This could be Jacquizz Rodgers' week to be more than a complement to Michael Turner in the Atlanta Falcons' running game.

Falcons secondary gets big boost from backups

FLOWERY BRANCH - Robert McClain was one of those offseason signings that hardly anyone notices.

Falcons not too impressed with NFC South title

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons aren't too impressed with winning their second NFC title in three years.

Falcons clinch NFC South division title on Tampa Bay loss

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons were low key about clinching the fifth division title in franchise history.

NFL approves $200 million for Falcons' stadium

Falcons sign 4 draft picks

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons have signed four NFL draft picks, including defensive ends Malliciah Goodman and Stansly Maponga.